NEA
Submit marks/grades
Here you will find information about how and when you need to submit your marks, as well as how to requests a carry forward.
Dates and deadlines for submitting marks/grades
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2024/25 Deadlines
Extensions to the mark/grade submission deadline can be applied for online via Centre marks submission (CMS) once the series is open. Extensions are only granted for extenuating circumstances.
Mark inputting accuracy
Please help us to ensure your students' results are accurate. Make sure you check that:
- the mark totals are correct on the candidate record form
- for each student, the total on the candidate record form matches the mark submitted.
Submit marks/grades in Centre marks submission (CMS)
Marks/grades can be submitted on CMS for every centre marked component except GCSE and A-level Physical Education which are submitted via an excel spreadsheet (detailed below)
The table above shows when CMS opens for each series.
Instructions for submitting NEA marks online and sending samples of work (356.9 KB) PDF | 356.85 KB
Submit marks/grades by Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
For every centre marked component except GCSE and A-level Physical Education, you can still choose to submit marks/grades in EDI files using the A2C transport application. Your marks will transfer to CMS and be visible in Centre marks submission Input marks/grades screen as soon as we have successfully processed your EDI file.
Even if you use EDI, you will need to formally submit your marks/grades on CMS by clicking the ‘Submit to AQA’ button. Where applicable CMS will then generate details of your moderation sample.
Submit PE spreadsheets
A new PE spreadsheet is published each year and can be downloaded from the 'Resources' section of Centre Services.
Fill in your candidate and activity details, plus a breakdown of your marks. Email the spreadsheet to CentreMarks@aqa.org.ukand to your allocated moderator.
You must submit your spreadsheet at least two weeks before your moderator visit.
A-level PE NEA Teaching Guide (902.0 KB) PDF | 901.96 KB
GCSE PE NEA Teaching Guide (566.3 KB) PDF | 566.25 KB
Carry forward
When a student re-takes a linear qualification which includes non-exam assessment (NEA) or an Endorsement, they may request a carry forward of the mark/grade for the component rather than repeating the assessment.
Carry forward doesn't apply to modular qualifications (eg Functional Skills and Applied General qualifications). Results for modular units are used as necessary when an award is claimed – it is not necessary to re-enter the unit and request a carry forward.
Basic principles
- Students wishing to carry forward marks should be entered as normal using the standard entry codes.
- You must use the same Unique Candidate Identifier (UCI)that was used for the original attempt, otherwise we will not be able to process the carry forward request.
- You don’t need to send us the mark/grade again, just submit a carry forward request by the NEA submission deadline for the component.
- We will locate the mark/grade from the previous attempt and transfer it into the new entry. This will be the final post-moderation mark in the case of internal assessment.
- Endorsement grades in GCSE English Language and A-level sciences can be carried forward across the JCQ exam boards link to list. The most recent grade (including ‘not classified’) will be carried forward.
- For NEA components, the most recent non-absent result will be carried forward.
- Marks can be carried forward for the lifetime of the specification. There is no restriction on time between the original attempt and the re-take.
- Some subjects have specific rules, outlined at the end of this webpage.
How to request carry forward
How to request carry forward (270.0 KB) PDF | 270.01 KB
Carry forward GCSE English Language and A-level Science endorsements from other exam boards
Students can carry forward their endorsement grade, even if they sat the original exam with a different board. The most recent attempt will be carried forward, even if it is 'not classified' or not the best attempt.
Compatible JCQ specifications for carrying forward endorsement grades (88.0 KB) PDF | 87.99 KB
Subject specific rules
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[AS level]
[ELC]
[GCSE]
Lost or damaged work
Indicate the loss on Centre Marks Submission
For internally-assessed work, the 'loss of coursework' special status must be selected using the drop down list on the Centre marks submission (CMS) mark input screen. You can't indicate that work is lost using EDI mark submissions.
If the work was marked before being lost you should also input the mark alongside the ‘loss of coursework’ status. The candidate will not be selected as part of the sample. You do not need to do anything else.
If the work was not marked before being lost and the school is responsible for the loss
Do not input a mark on Centre Marks Submission (CMS). Exams officers should request special consideration for a student via Centre Services provided that the school or college is:
- responsible for the loss
- able to verify that the work was completed or partially completed and that the student was monitored while doing the work.
The student should reproduce as much of their missing work as possible.
If the work was not marked before being lost and the student is responsible for the loss
Work that has been lost or damaged as a consequence of student negligence is not eligible for special consideration. You should input a mark of zero for the candidate.